A look at female leaders in Asia and their rise in politics
Sanae Takaichi is one frontrunner in this weekend's LDP leadership race in Japan. She has polled well as a contender, which puts her in position to potentially take office as prime minister in what would make her Japan's first female premier. Asia has seen its share of women taking top office. From family legacies to successors, CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut and Afifah Ariffin delve into how female leaders in Asia rise to power.
Sanae Takaichi is one frontrunner in this weekend's LDP leadership race in Japan. She has polled well as a contender, which puts her in position to potentially take office as prime minister in what would make her Japan's first female premier. Asia has seen its share of women taking top office. From family legacies to successors, CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut and Afifah Ariffin delve into how female leaders in Asia rise to power.
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